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Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet combines tender chicken, potato gnocchi, spinach, mushrooms, and mozzarella in one skillet.
Cook the chicken until golden, make the creamy garlic sauce, then stir in gnocchi and spinach.
Finish with Parmesan, parsley, and chili flakes for an easy, comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American-Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound potato gnocchi cooked according to package directions and drained
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
  • 5 tablespoons butter or ghee divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup white mushrooms diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • Red pepper chili flakes for serving
  • Shredded Parmesan for serving
  • Fresh parsley for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cook the potato gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter or ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 5–10 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet.
  • Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, followed by the diced onion and mushrooms. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the mushrooms are tender.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and whisk for about 1 minute, allowing it to heat through.
  • Slowly pour in the half-and-half or cream while whisking continuously. Add the mozzarella and whisk for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese melts and the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Stir the cooked gnocchi and spinach into the sauce. Cook until the spinach wilts, then season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and simmer gently for about 2 minutes to warm everything through. This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is best served hot.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper chili flakes if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. For an even richer sauce, heavy cream works beautifully.
Serve with a simple green salad, roasted vegetables, or warm garlic bread. Fresh parsley and Parmesan add a bright finishing touch, while chili flakes bring a pleasant kick.
For a halal preparation, use halal-certified chicken and chicken broth.